I was told by a reputable shop today that the cause of my air bag light is the driver seat air bag module is bad (causing the low resistance error code). The shop also quoted me ~$600 to replace it. I can buy the air bag myself used or even new and at least save labor IF I can find out how to remove the old one. Anybody had any experience taking the air bag out of the side of the seat (without destroying the seat of course)?

 

I'm guessing that you would have to remove the seat cover to get to the air bag. However as Clint Eastwood said, "A man has to know his limitations", so personally I wouldn't mess w/ air bags. I saw them set one of at our new owner's meeting at the dealership and not something you'd want to happen up close and personal.